Chicken and Tortellini Pesto Skillet

Chicken and Tortellini Pesto Skillet

A delicious chicken and tortellini pesto dinner that needs only one pan to create.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast, cubed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup prepared pesto
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini

Directions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Saut? until chicken is cooked through and has browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and transfer to a bowl; cover to keep warm. Set aside.

Step 2
Deglaze pan with chicken broth over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in pesto and heavy cream. Cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Add in spinach and tomatoes. Cook until spinach begins to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3
Add tortellini and cooked chicken and continue cooking until bubbly and hot, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

634
Calories
35g
Fat
38g
Carbs
44g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 634
% Daily Value *
Total Fat35g 44%
Saturated Fat14g 71%
Cholesterol143mg 48%
Sodium835mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate38g 14%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars2g
Protein44g
Vitamin C6mg 30%
Calcium325mg 25%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium348mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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